The home of Hawaii’s monarchy - and great coffee – Big Island also boasts the world’s tallest volcano, offering a true ‘back to nature’ experience. Hiking the national park rewards you with enchanting views of glowing lava streams as they slip into the ocean.
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Fly to L.A, San Francisco or Seattle with Virgin Atlantic, stay a night or two, then catch an onward flight to Hawaii with Hawaiian Airlines.
From coral reefs to volcano hiking, the naturally spectacular Big Island has all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday. Here are its best attractions.
Palm-fringed Mauna Kea beach is a quieter, yet still family friendly, beach with high-end resorts. During the calm summer months, this is also a great place to go snorkelling.
Here you'll find one of the best-preserved coral reefs in Hawaii, protected by a natural sea wall, sat right in front of the Fairmont Orchid in the Mauna Lani Resort.
Explore the marine life here on the Kona coast - it's perfect for diving, kayaking, and snorkelling. The bay hosts one of the most abundant coral reefs on the island so it's a piece of paradise both on land and under water.
Half a mile long, this is the largest of the island's white sand beaches, with family-friendly beach resorts, making it a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.
Explore the galleries, neo-classical Palace Theatre and centuries-old wooden shops in the islands biggest small town. Learn about Hawaii’s history at the Lyman Museum and Mission House.
A working ranch that welcomes visitors, discover the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country with BBQ dinners, horseback riding adventures, and games of cornhole.
Enjoy world-class golf at the championship Mauna Kea Golf Course - built on a black lava field, with cliff walks & views of the ocean. There's 2 championship golf courses at Turtle Bay Resort too!
Hike across black lava fields to witness the glowing lava streams of this active shield volcano, located along the southeastern shore of Big Island.
Hike the Waipi’o Valley or the challenging Muliwai Trail for spectacular mountaintop views. Or why not visit Mauna Kea for breathtaking sunrise and stargazing tours.
Hawaii is one of the few U.S. states where coffee production is a significant economic industry - so why not take a Kona coffee farm tour, there's plenty of them. Or enjoy it in the form off Kona coffee steak rubs at TJ’s by the Beach, Kailua Kona.
This week-long festival in Hilo town takes place the week after Easter, and celebrates Hawaiian culture, featuring an internationally acclaimed hula competition.
Celebrating Big Island’s 180-year-old coffee heritage, this is the longest-running food festival in the Aloha State, with art, music, dance, food, educational opportunities, and – of course – coffee!
You can enjoy the colourful food stalls here twice a week, over 200 vendors selling produce, artisanal foods & crafts. The market is open all week but the days with the most vendors are Wednesday and Saturday.
